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H2 FTR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 FTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 142,171 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front swivel joints leaking oil.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box ball joint gator perished.

Fail 8 May 2025 142,171 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front swivel joints leaking oil.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box ball joint gator perished.

Pass 8 May 2024 140,163 miles

Both front hub swivel joints slightly leaking.

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and faded. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R and both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 140,163 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front hub swivel joints slightly leaking.

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and faded. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R and both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,211 miles

Both front hub swivel joints have slight oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange thin and missing 1 bolt. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and faded. (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank cradle corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box arm gator deteriorated.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded towards rear of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel tank cradle corroded.

Nearside Front Front hub swivel joint slight leak.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front hub swivel joint slight oil leak.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded towards rear of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose cradle is severely corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front swivel hub weaping

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 137,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose cradle is severely corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front swivel hub weaping

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak from both sphere joints on front axle

Towbar mounting area corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 135,895 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play And gauiter split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak from both sphere joints on front axle

Towbar mounting area corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear prop shaft rear UJ worn

Towbar mounting area corroded and no electrics fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 133,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear prop shaft rear UJ worn

Towbar mounting area corroded and no electrics fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 135,528 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,968 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 129,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 125,096 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 123,131 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

TOW BALL REMOVED FOR TEST

Fail 15 Sep 2011 123,096 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 122,943 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 116,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 112,353 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 May 2009 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 May 2008 102,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 94,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,034 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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H2 FTR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H2 FTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H2 FTR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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